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The largest striped bass that has ever been caught on record has been weighed in at a staggering 88lbs! These fish have become so common that they are now on the list of sport fish, which anglers flock from all over the world, just to take part in competitions which take place annually. There are wide collections of fishing techniques which anglers use in order to catch one of these striped bass. The most common method for fishing these striped bass is either by trolling or

Over the last few years, the rivers edge is getting more & more crowded, as fishing pressure increases so does the amount of lures the fish will see in a day. Trying new methods of fishing can sometimes prove to be rewarding.

A small hook won't be able to land a largemouth bass. Along with the hook size, you'll need to consider the type of hook point you'll want. There are spear point, which are the standard, hollow point, knife edge and surgical needle.

Going to the lake to fish is a great way to start your day. It is so peaceful out there, but some days it is not because of bass fishing has tournaments and it can be really stressful. Bass fishing is a popular sport, but some things can be controversial.

“the bass has become America's favorite gamefish” (Homer). This is good news and bad news. This could be bad for fishermen because there will be more competition and more boats that pollute the water. “Continuous noise and waves intrude on bass fishing enjoyment” (Homer). This is a result of overfishing and over population, sometimes lakes get over fished because of their reputation for having big fish. Then people from around the world come to fish in it and are disappointed because there is tons of other people already there. “It also spawned the national movement to return bass for others to enjoy catching — especially the lunkers” (homer). Sometimes when lots of people fish the same lake they fish in it for different reasons, for example some people keep the bass they catch to eat and if done enough that can be bad for the population.” All of these are examples of how or why lakes can be

There are so many things to do in Austin that sometimes the simplest of pleasures are overlooked. While many take advantage of several of the outdoor activities in the Texas capital, Austin bass fishing is often underrated and ignored. However, if you want good, quality bass, there are several area lakes that can produce the results you desire. Here are just a few, along with suggestions on how and when to fish each one for best results.

Lake Travis has a little of something for every angler. Winter offers the challenge of hooking white and striped bass before they run up the creeks and rivers during the spring. Spring and fall bring in many largemouth bass fisherman. While they may not run big, fishing for largemouth bass is still a fun experience. With pockets of deep water and lots of places for a fish to hide, the catfish in the lake are plentiful and can run to be very big.

Imagine a 10-megaton hydrogen bomb going off below your giant Woodchopper® topwater plug. The peacock bass, by nature, is aggressive and its personality is downright belligerent. It is a fish so powerful that it can destroy tackle, straighten some hooks and tear hardware right out of some hardwood and hard plastic baits. The fiercest fighting fish in the world may mangle poorly-constructed lures and even break them apart, and then give you the battle of your life.

Other people ski and tube, but I don’t. I have seen what’s in the water! I like the challenge of fishing in the bayou. It contains largemouth bass, small mouth bass, catfish, grass carp, different species of gar, blue gill, bream, and white perch. It’s challenging because, first, I have to decide what I want to fish for. What I am fishing for determines how and where I fish. If I want to fish for bass, which I like to do mostly, I fish down the banks. Bass usually hang out near stumps and trees. If I want to fish for bream, I go to shallow areas near clusters of trees. Catfish are fun to fish for because I can “tight-line” from my house. I set up a pole and cast it into the channel and just wait—right in my back yard. I never run out things to fish for in the

I have been fishing my whole life, especially bass fish. I normally try to catch largemouth bass, which are very common where I am from. I was on my high school’s bass fishing team and we actually did pretty well for the most part, especially coming from such a small school. Largemouth bass are our prime target during these fishing tournaments. A largemouth bass is a white/green fish usually ranging from 1 pound to 6, they can also get up to 10 pounds as well. You can bass fish for fun or you can do it competitively such as tournaments. Tournaments usually go like every other tournament, you have two people and an adult captain that basically drives the boat and puts people in the best spots to catch bass. Every tournament usually starts at around 7 in the morning and goes through to 3 in the afternoon. After the time limit is reached, the boats then unload and get pulled up in the parking lot with the fish in them. The teams, then one by one go up to the weigh station and get a bag to put the

These swimbaits were bigger than many of the fish I was catching and it seemed silly that a bass would even bite it. However, I learned from experience I should never judge something before putting it to the test and it wouldn't hurt to give these “big swimbaits” a chance. I ended up buying a six inch swimbait and dedicated a full day to using it. I almost gave up after using it for a few hours with no results, but I stuck with my plan. On my final cast, I felt a slight “tick” as I was reeling it in. I set the hook and suddenly I had the biggest bass of my life on the line. The bass fought hard, almost tipping my kayak, but finally I brought it in close and grabbed it. In my hands, was that elusive five pound bass from straight out of my dreams! At last, all the time, work, and dedication paid off. I was hollering at the top of my lungs in joy. The best part of the catch was putting her back in the water knowing that one day she would be even bigger.

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Table Rock Lake is renowned as the best bass fishing lakes in all of North

This rig has resulted in large carp captures from very pressured and difficult venues. Designed for the wariest of carp that’s seen every trick in the book. This rig is tangle proof and ideal for most lake bottoms.

I searched the beaches on the island for a boat of some sort to take me far away. A sense of relief filled my body when I saw a fishing boat